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Snow projections downgraded for Rochester area counties, storm warning for Wyoming County

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Update: The Winter Weather Advisory was cancelled for Monroe County and eight surrounding counties at around 1 p.m. Wednesday, as little to no additional accumulation was expected, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo.

However, the Winter Storm Watch remained in effect in Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and southern Erie Counties until 6 p.m. Wednesday. Those areas can expect to get an additional two to four inches of snow.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for most of the Rochester area.

The advisory for Monroe County goes into effect at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. The county is expected to see 2 to 4 inches of snow and winds up to 40 miles per hour.

Livingston, Ontario and Wayne counties could see up to 6 inches of snow.

The advisories expire at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

A winter storm warning is in effect for Wyoming County and other locations in the southwestern end of the state for a storm that could dump up to 15 inches of snow.

Heavy lake effect snow is expected, with 8 to 15 inches possible in the hardest hit areas. Winds could gust to 40 miles per hour, with blowing snow reducing visibility and making travel difficult, if not impossible, according to the Weather Service statement.

Snow will fall in narrow bands, so travelers should be prepared for rapid changes in road conditions and visibility.